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Transportation

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Best Ways to Get Around Town
  • Public transportation
  • Taxi
  • Bike
  • If you have the time, walk
Best Ways to Get to the Airport
  • A cab ride to the airport costs anywhere between $20 and $45.
  • Subway and AirTrain to JFK: from Howard Beach or Jamaica Station, the AirTrain brings travelers directly to JFK for a total of $7, plus the hassle of lugging your bags around.
  • The New York Airport Service Express Bus takes about an hour and drops off at Grand Central, Port Authority, or Penn Station. Fare is $13 and is available from 6:30 a.m. to 11:10 p.m.
  • The Super Shuttle is a door-to-door service costing $15 to $19. Reservations are required to but not from the airport.

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Hunter College has its own subway stop. Taking the 6 train to 68th Street brings you directly to campus. It makes the commute a little bit easier to deal with, considering the school is so easy to get to. When traveling about town, public transportation gets you anywhere you need to go. Buses and subway trains run consistently during the day (at night, be prepared for less frequent service) and follow a very comprehensible, if at first confusing, system. When figuring out the subway system, one tip is to get a laminated map that unfolds to a manageable size. Don’t be ashamed of it, either; it will be your best friend until you learn the lines.

The transportation system isn’t immune to New Yorkers’ scorn. Crowded trains, disrupted service, and multiple transfers can get to even the most patient people. They come with the package, though, and for the most part, public transit gets you where you need to go quickly and easily.

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Transportation at CUNY Hunter College

ctulloch16

Communication Sciences and Disorders '14

2.3
C

Public Transportation

So. Basically the only way to get to Hunter is by public transportation via bus or train. It is a little of a pain, but it is doable.

May 22, 2012

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Transportation at CUNY Hunter College

jtieu

Mathematics '14

5.0
A+

Convenience

Our very own subway system! It does get crowded on the 6 train though, especially during rush hours.

Apr 21, 2012

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Transportation at CUNY Hunter College

pinkjellydelight

Psychology '14

4.2
A-

Easy Travel

As long as you live in the city, transportation should be easy to find. Especially since Hunter is located in the middle of the city! Many trains and buses stop near the school and taxis never hurt anyone! If you're crazy enough, you can walk there by foot.

Feb 24, 2012

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User rating for CUNY Hunter College - Transportation is 4.6 out of 5 based on 27 user reviews.

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Facts

Local Taxi Services

There are plenty of taxi cabs everywhere, from companies like Caliente Cab to the classic NYC Yellow Cab.

Public TransitWhat's This?

Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)

(212) 878-7000

347 Madison Ave. #B

www.mta.info

Nearest AirportWhat's This?

Newark Liberty International Airport

Located in New Jersey, which is 40 minutes by car out of Manhattan, Newark handles domestic and international flights. It is accessible by taxi and bus.

North Ave. & Spring St., Elizabeth, NJ

(973) 961-6000

www.panynj.gov/airports/newark-liberty.html

LaGuardia Airport

Located in Queens, which is 20 to 30 minutes by car out of Manhattan, LaGuardia handles domestic flights. It is accessible by subway, taxi, or bus.

10205 Ditmars Blvd., Flushing

(718) 533-3400

www.panynj.gov/airports/laguardia.html

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

Located in Queens, which is 40 to 60 minutes by car out of Manhattan, JFK handles domestic and international flights. It is accessible by subway, taxi, or bus.

JFK Expy & S. Cargo Rd., Queens

(718) 244-4444

www.panynj.gov/airports/jfk.html

Nearest Passenger BusWhat's This?

Greyhound

625 Eighth Ave.

(212) 971-6300

www.greyhound.com

Nearest Passenger TrainWhat's This?

Metro-North Commuter Railroad

Metro-North runs out of Grand Central terminal to destinations in New York counties directly outside of the city, as well as destinations in Connecticut.

347 Madison Ave.

(212) 340-3000

mta.info/mnr

Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)

The LIRR system runs out of Pennsylvania Station and stretches from destinations from the city to the eastern tip of Montauk, Long Island.

34th Street between 7th and 8th Avenues

(718) 217-5477

mta.info/lirr

Amtrak – Penn Station

Amtrak trains leave out of Pennsylvania Station.

234 W. 31st St.

(800) 872-7245

www.amtrak.com

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